Running

Saturday was the BIG day.  The 5k I've been training for since February.  The day dawned sunny and windy with a little chill in the air.  Once we got moving the chill helped.

Jakes was cold while we waited for the start.

I gave the camera to Jakes for still pictures but he thought it would be better to get videos.

We warmed up and started out.  It was a lovely run through a path over the dunes and the marsh.  We did make it into town for a portion of the run. I started out running and quickly moved to walking.  I wasn't trained enough for this event. 

I finally got to the last mile or so and gained a partner.  He had already finished and came back to pace and encourage other runners.  He was a big help!  I thought I was the last runner in the pack but with my Pacer's help, I was able to find the strength to pass two others.  YAY! 

My final time was 40:40.  (See a pattern forming?)  I was 7th out of 10 in my age group and I was NOT the last runner coming in. 

Neicy, who is much better trained and has competed in numerous other races had a final time of 30:31.  I was only about 10 minutes behind her. She finished 41 out of 105 people and I finished 71 out of 105. I'm impressed with myself!  She placed 2nd out of 9 in her age group.  Way to go Neicy!  Next time I'll be right there with you!

And for those of you who want to see something scary:

I did it!

Tuesday Thoughts

So much stuff going on.  Little stuff.  But stuff all the same.

My first order as a Scentsy Consultant should be delivered today!  I will get to label, sort and deliver to all my special customers.  So excited to spread happy smells!  Also this is your last chance to order for 10% off all products! If there is a Fall/Winter scent you love, now's the time to stock up!  As of March 1st, the Fall/Winter scents will be put away to make room for Spring/Summer!  Stop by my Website to place your orders.  Tomorrow I'll update my side bar with the new Scent and Warmer of the Month.  You'll Love Them!

Jakes and I had an ok weekend.  He did riding lessons on Saturday, then parked his butt on my couch with my iPad and the TV for the rest of the weekend.  I suggested that he go outside and ride his bike or scooter and he wanted to have a lazy day.  humph.  I wanted my couch and my iPad.  Brat.

I have several major grant applications to work on right now.  What fun!  At least its something to make the day go faster.

AZ is finishing up his packing and should hit the road tomorrow!  He's excited and ready to come home.  I'm excited for him to come home too.  He's been so miserable out there.  Hopefully, coming back will be better for him all around.

Neicy and I are on week 4 of the running program.  Yes, I'm still keeping up with it.  And yesterday, after I ran for 5 minutes TWICE, I was so proud of myself!  I did it!  We'll run the same program for the rest of this week, then the running time gets upped.  I'm kinda dreading it.  But once I get out there, chatting with Neicy, its not too bad.

This weather has been so nice!  I'm almost afraid that we will suffer for the wonderful weather this summer.  I know that when Neicy and I are running, there are swarms of mosquitos already.

I have some good books on hold at the library.  Actually, I'm on the waiting list for some really good books.  For 4 of them, I am the next in line to borrow them.  I have a feeling that all 4 are going to be available at almost the same time.  There will be lots of reading going on in my house!  Can't wait!

Tonight is singing night!  I missed last week to go to dinner with Neicy to celebrate her birthday.  It was a nice evening and a good reason to miss singing.  Our spring concert is the first weekend in May.  doom-a-loom-a, doom-a-loom-a over and over..............